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Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the home of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.

The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride.
The Kerem Tunnel is the first bike tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle path that runs around the capital.

It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. The southern entrance of the tunnel is beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also present.

נווה פריצקי Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its glorious past. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. נווה פריצקי "The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is a further step in the development of Jerusalem, and it's transformation into a sought-after tourist city for all sorts of people across Israel as well as across the globe."

Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the growth of all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the creation and operation of innovative attractions, ventures and attractions that connect the glorious history of Jerusalem's eternal city to the future". I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.


Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.

https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845 https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. נווה פריצקי "The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycle paths already in the city. The paths will be paved in its various neighborhoods. The objective is to promote cycling among the residents of Jerusalem.

The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.

"The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of electrical and safety systems are just a few of the ongoing efforts to make the tunnel safer throughout the year.

Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood which has a Biblical aquarium and zoo and also the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban.

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